Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Operation Stolen Dreams Press Conference
Written by Jessica Clark on June 16, 2010 – 1:21 amWASHINGTON, June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following was released today by the U.S. Department of Justice:
Good morning, and thank you all for being here.
Last November, President Obama created the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force year to wage an aggressive, coordinated fight against financial crimes. One of the prime focuses we identified at the outset was combating mortgage fraud, and I am joined by several key partners in that fight today: IRS’s Criminal Investigation Deputy Director Sallie Cooper, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S.
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Federal Reserve Board caps late fees on credit card payments
Written by Robert White on June 13, 2010 – 4:32 pm 
The Federal Reserve Board capped late fees on credit card payments.
Consumers that make a late credit card payment are often hit with a big fine and penalty fees, among other things.
But that, according to the Federal Reserve Board, will no longer be legal. The board approved the final rule to protect credit card users from high fees, including those that would exceed the value of the minimum payment.
Regulation Z, which governs “Truth in Lending,” will now prevent credit card companies from charging late fees of more than $25 unless the customer has made repeated violations, the Federal Reserve said. Full Article…
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Individual California Health Insurance Makes Sense
Written by Robert White on June 13, 2010 – 12:55 pmMany people think that individual California health insurance coverage is more expensive than California group health coverage. Also, many people think it’s hard to find individual coverage that offersrehensive protection.
The reality is that individual California health insurance offers several advantages over group health coverage. Sure, it’d be nice if your employer paid every last dime of your health insurance and dental insurance premium, but that’s getting rarer and rarer. Employers keep shifting more costs onto their employee’s shoulders.
There are several advantages of owning your own health insurance policy. Wi
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Frost & Sullivan: Strong Governmental Support Enables Forward Momentum for the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Market
Written by Jessica Clark on June 13, 2010 – 9:59 amSINGAPORE, June 14 /PRNewswire/ — In recent years, the Asia Pacific wind energy market has taken huge strides forward. Developed nations such as the United States and European countries had a strong head start owing to government support, regulations, and the infrastructure to explore the potential of wind energy. Full Article…
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Auction of the J. Martin Benchoff Estate Near Camp David in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Commence Live at the Property on June 25
Written by Jessica Clark on June 11, 2010 – 6:15 amWAYNESBORO, Pa., June 12 /PRNewswire/ — The live, on-site auction luxury real estate auction of a 150-acre estate near Camp David with 15,000-square-foot main residence, equestrian facilities and some of the best private property hunting in the Northwest has been moved to June 25, and the reserve has been lowered to $2.5 million, announced George Graham, CEO of Concierge Auctions. Previously offered for $7.9 million, the property will absolutely sell to the highest bidder above $2.5 million, and the new auction date offers buyers and the real estate community additional time to learn more about this important opportunity.
“The owners of this spectacular family compound are committed to the Concierge Auctions process.
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